VIDEO: Here’s the Magic Johnson/Jimmy Kimmel interview that reportedly led to Paul George tampering allegations

The Pacers have filed formal player tampering charges against the Lakers, and according to multiple reports, the complaint was made because of comments Lakers President Magic Johnson made during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, when asked by Kimmel about player tampering and what Magic would do if he ran into Paul George.

Johnson discussed what he could and couldn’t do under NBA tampering rules, and said he couldn’t directly discuss George signing with the Lakers, but playfully joked he would give him a huge, obvious wink.

It’s pretty clear Magic was joking around, and if this is all the Pacers have then it’s a pretty weak case. It’s hard to picture the rapidly resurging Lakers being docked draft picks by the NBA over it.